Modi Jets Off to UK: Landmark Free‑Trade Deal Set to Transform India‑UK Ties.
Captures PM Modi’s departure and the highly anticipated FTA signing.
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Parliament Monsoon Session
Opposition Sparks Ruckus. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced adjournments till 2 PM amid protests by opposition members demanding discussions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other issues. Despite the chaos, Youth Affairs and Sport Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025.
Bengaluru Transport Stack
Bengaluru’s open data exchange platform for real-time mobility data could spark an innovation ecosystem, enhancing urban transport solutions.
Believe it or not, Bengaluru, with its public transport woes, has the second-largest fleet of city buses in India after Delhi. Every day, 4.6 million commuters (some 30 per cent of the city’s population) ride nearly 7,000 buses of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The BMTC aims to increase ridership by another million by next year. Expanding the fleet is one way. 1,779 new electric buses will roll out by October. The other, more crucial one, involves data.
🏛️ Politics & Diplomacy
PM Modi’s UK–Maldives State Visit: Prime Minister Modi departs to finalize a historic India–UK free-trade pact (likely signed July 24) and will also visit the Maldives.
India at the UN: Ambassador Harish strongly criticized Pakistan on global security issues and refuted claims of US mediation between the countries.
📈 Economy & Business
ADB Downgrades Growth Forecast: The Asian Development Bank revises India’s FY26 GDP growth to 6.5%, down from the earlier 6.7%, citing US tariff pressure, but highlights robust domestic demand.
Optimism Index Dips: Dun & Bradstreet’s Q3 2025 index drops 2.3% QoQ to 117, signaling caution among large firms, while confidence among smaller enterprises remains resilient.
Renault Expands in India: The French automaker plans to broaden SUV production and ramp up exports from Bengaluru.
💰 Markets & Finance
SBI Outperforms Market: State Bank of India shares rose 0.7%, outperforming the broader Sensex on July 23.
Q1 Earnings Roll In: Nearly 60 firms, including Infosys, Bajaj Housing, and Tata Consumer, released Q1 FY25-26 results, with Infosys posting a modest 9% net profit rise.
Top Stock Picks: Analysts favor RHI Magnesita, Exide Industries, and Swiggy for strong technical momentum.
🌱 Science, Tech & Infrastructure
NISAR Satellite Launch Approaching: NASA–ISRO’s NISAR, set for July 30, will track microscopic terrain changes and natural disasters.
Bullet-Train Milestone: Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail project attains 88% progress on viaduct construction.
🏏 Sports
Cricket in England: India’s 5‑Test men’s tour of England (June–August) resumes with the 4th Test at Old Trafford amid rain threats.
India Women’s Cricket: The women’s team concluded their England tour with a 3‑2 win in T20Is and 2‑1 in ODIs.
Other Sports Highlights: PV Sindhu, Satwik–Chirag advance at China Open; Humpy and Divya in Chess World Cup semis.
India, on July 23, demonstrates a blend of steady economic resilience amid global uncertainties and robust policy momentum seen in trade deals, infrastructure progress, and active parliamentary sessions. The nation continues to juggle strategic diplomacy, market regulation, and grassroots cultural rhythms, charting a multifaceted path forward.
In the final words of Today’s India, we trust that you have been encouraged by the beautiful stories that have lifted the country. Be it the startups or old practices, to more sociable stories, making sure that no one is left behind, there is always a sense of progress and oneness.
As we take these strides, let’s make sure we promote kindness, creativity, and teamwork. And till the next time, may you take pleasure in bringing happiness and inquisitiveness in your day-to-day activities!
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